Elections and Politics Unit Review

What type of party system does the United States have?

• One Party System

• Two Party System

• Multi-Party System

• Free Party System

What is another name for third parties?

• Large parties

• Minor parties

• Major parties

• Individual parties

All of the following are examples of third parties except:

• Populist party

• Green party

• Prohibitionist party

• Libertarian party

• Republican party

All of the following are reasons why third-party candidates have difficulties winning elections except:

• Due to our nation's two-party traditions.

• Democrats and Republicans already have name on ballot in most states, third party candidates must gather large number of signatures to be added.

• Third party candidates have difficulties raising money.

• All of the above are true.

The main difference between a caucus and a primary is….

• Primary=public voting, Caucus=in private

• Primary=online voting, Caucus=in person voting

• Primary=voting by ballots all day, Caucus=voting in public at a meeting

All of the following are functions of Political Parties except:

• Help elect and support candidates.

• Carry message of people to the government.

• Act as a watchdog over government

• Help bills become laws through the lobbying of congresspersons.

The set of statements describing a party's views on major issues is called what?

• Platform

• Strands

• Plank

• Beams

What is the ultimate purpose of caucuses and primaries?

• To vote for individual station propositions

• To elect a state governor every four years

• To vote for members of Congress during non-presidential election years

• To vote for the delegates that will nominate the two major party candidates for the general election

What happens at the National Convention?

• All party leaders discuss upcoming goals and platform for party's next fiscal year.

• Party Members nominate candidates for President and Vice President.

• Collect donations.

• All of the above.

What is the biggest advantage a presidential candidate has to win an election?

• Incumbent Advantage

• Rich Advantage

• Electoral Advantage

• Favorite Advantage